D For Disability

How the Education System can be Better Informed to

Help Children with Learning Disabilities

Taylor Novotny
Mayfield Woods Middle School
Mrs. Bridner
Preview
Learning disabilities
Missing diagnoses
My internship
Future goals
Learning Disabilities
Dyslexia
Reading and language based
Affects reading fluidity and
comprehension, ability to recall
information, writing and speech
67% graduate with a regular
diploma
Dysgraphia
Writing based
Affects handwriting and fine
motor skills
Difficulty thinking and writing at
the same time, inconsistent
spacing, poor spelling
The Effects
50% of students face disciplinary action
33% have been held back
Only 68% complete with a regular diploma
Going Undiagnosed
Two thirds of people dont
know what dysgraphia,
dyscalculia, or dyspraxia
are
51% of people think
learning disabilities are the
result of laziness
My Internship
Mayfield Woods Middle School,

7th Grade English Class

Ms. Bridner

Planned lessons
Lead drills and activities
Individually help children
Conclusion
Learning disabilities are not
going away, so how are we
going to solve them?